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Venues
Ellerslie Events Centre
A tranquil sanctuary in central Auckland, Ellerslie Event Centre is a unique blend of historic ambience and contemporary convenience.
Set in beautiful park-like surroundings where grand old trees and established gardens frame the tradition of the Sport of Kings - thoroughbred racing.
The Ellerslie Event Centre has over 26 different rooms and spaces available that can be adapted to suit any occasion - from small intimate gatherings to some of this country's biggest indoor and outdoor events
Experience first-hand our professionalism; where anything is possible. Appreciate our attention to detail and enjoy our commitment to providing superior service.
Crowne Plaza Auckland
Conveniently located in the heart of Auckland’s business district, above the Atrium on Elliott shopping complex and just a few minutes walk from the Auckland Convention Centre at THE EDGE, SKYCITY Complex and with direct access to Queen Street, Crowne Plaza Auckland is the ideal base when visiting the City of Sails.
With 10 meeting rooms providing 14 configurations with capacities ranging from 5 – 500, our Crowne Meetings team will help arrange every details of your event to ensure your needs are met. Because meetings are an imperative part of our business, we are renowned throughout New Zealand as one of the leading meeting venues for events both large and small.
‘Meetings Success’ is a unique package of products and services dedicated to this aspect of your business and includes a 2 hour response to all meeting enquiries, followed by a detailed proposal within 24 hours. Innovative meeting concepts include distinctive room environments, refreshing coffee breaks and a facilitators toolkit providing all the necessary items at your finger tips.
Education
Kelly Tarletons Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
Plunge under Auckland’s waterfront and you’ll discover spectacular secrets of the Southern Ocean and see the magic of an Antarctic fantasyland, complete with Penguins strutting in fresh snow and ice!
Rotorua Education Network
The Rotorua Education Network (REN) is a first-of-its-kind tourism collective solely dedicated to the education industry. The network was formed by 4 tourism partners in 1997 to provide quality out of classroom experiences for students nationwide.
The group has now grown to 13 members; including 11 Rotorua based tourism businesses encompassing cultural, geothermal, natural environment, and adventure elements. Our other 2 partners include Johnston's Coachlines Ltd our transport operator and Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing.
All our members are Qualmark rated and members of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter.
Members have a curriculum-based educational component to their product or, in case of support services such as accommodation or transportation, have an added value component to their core service which is specifically developed for education groups.
Partners
Airbus Express
Airbus Express is Auckland's cheapest airport transfer service and leaves Auckland Airport and city every 15 minutes during the day.
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Grayline Tours
Tour New Zealand with Gray Line New Zealand Tours (operated by Scenic Tours New Zealand Ltd) offers today's traveller a nationwide series of premium coach tours to famous New Zealand tour destinations and attractions.
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Qualmark
Qualmark® is New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality. All accommodation and tourism businesses listed here carry the Qualmark®, which means they've been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence.
Johnston's Coachlines is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Transport operator and holds the Enviro-Bronze rating.
Inbound Tour Operators Council
The Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand is a Trade Association representing the New Zealand inbound tourism industry.
ITOC's mission statement is clearly focused on inbound tourism and ITOC is well placed to play a key role within the New Zealand tourism industry.
Its membership includes Inbound Tour Operators (Full Members) and their suppliers (Allied Members).
Johnston's Coachlines is an ITOC Allied Supplier Member.
Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand. It is a membership-based and private sector trade organisation with about 2000 Members – from small operators through to large companies – who collectively make up 85% of the country’s tourism turnover.
Johnston's Coachlines is a full member of TIANZ.